Strategic Associate Dean of Academic Excellence

NCSL International; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to lead academic programs and ensure accreditation readiness. This 12-month, benefit-eligible faculty role reports to the Dean and is expected to advance education, assessment and program quality.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum development, policy implementation and collaboration with Clinical Affairs to align our educational programs with institutional goals.

Formación

• DDS/DMD or equivalent and/or a master's or doctoral degree in a related healthcare field.
• Education and academic experience commensurate with appointment at Associate Professor or Professor.
• Administrative leadership in a dental institution for at least five years.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and collaborative management.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures excellence in all matters related to the academic mission of the School of Dentistry.
• Leads in developing and meeting the goals and objectives of the School’s educational mission and strategic plan and facilitates evidence based educational programming and processes.
• Has responsibility for coordination, implementation and successful outcomes related to ongoing compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation expectations.
• Is responsible for development, implementation and equitable application of academic policies of the school.
• Facilitates process of curriculum development, faculty discussion and implementation and communicates program initiatives and updates with faculty, staff and students.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs to facilitate coordination and calibration of the educational program.
• Supervises the Educational Program Manager to support ongoing faculty development and faculty retreat planning.
• Oversee organization and academic review of curricular offerings through leadership of the Curriculum Committee.
• Is responsible for review of student progress in the DDS and DH programs through leadership of the Academic Standards Committee.
• Oversee the completion of periodic reports of academic programs for internal and external groups on behalf of the school.
• Serves as the School’s faculty promotion and tenure coordinator, supporting faculty review processes in alignment with University policies, unit bylaws, timelines, documentation requirements, and applicable Collected Rules and Regulations.
• Oversees assessment, data collection and analysis of program outcomes.
• Oversee the efforts of the Student Services Coordinator in managing student counseling, mentoring and advising.
• Has a global perspective of integration of basic biomedical and clinical sciences addressing the changing national educational environment in dentistry.
• Has a pulse on the future of dental education and is passionate about shaping the educational programs for the future of dental education.
• Participates with dean’s leadership team in discussing/triaging important external, university, campus and school initiatives.
• Promotes positive, civil discourse while valuing, promoting and upholding the UMKC School of Dentistry Core Values.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and maintains confidentiality of information when required.

Educación

DDS/DMD or equivalent and/or a master’s or doctoral degree in a related healthcare profession

Education and academic experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor

Descripción del empleo

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to lead academic programs and ensure accreditation readiness. This 12-month, benefit-eligible faculty role reports to the Dean and is expected to advance education, assessment and program quality.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum development, policy implementation and collaboration with Clinical Affairs to align our educational programs with institutional goals.